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Microsoft: Don't use Xbox One vertically

article published on 20 September, 2013

Microsoft is advising against standing its upcoming Xbox One console upright, saying it is designed to be laid flat. The Xbox 360 can be stood vertically or laid flat during use, but that doesn't extend to the new Xbox One console, according to Albert Penello, who leads planning for Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Kinect at Microsoft. "We don't support vertical orientation; do it at your own ... [ read the full article ]

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KSib
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_ 		20. September 2013 @ 12:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I hope when you open the box theres a big warning message for users saying "Hey, stop dont orient the console this way"
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rking_ad
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_ 		20. September 2013 @ 12:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
That's OK, I prefer to play with me laying on my side.
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Interestx
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_ 		20. September 2013 @ 12:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Means nothing to me.
I like to stack units in my a/v rack when I can (so long as it's nothing producing too much heat or vibration).

I always have used Xbox 360 & PS3 horizontally & when I get Xbox One & PS4 I'll do the same.
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Dela
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_ 		20. September 2013 @ 13:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by rking_ad:
 That's OK, I prefer to play with me laying on my side.
haha ;-) ye the headline is supposed to be silly ;-)
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dEwMe
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_ 		20. September 2013 @ 14:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
This seems so Apple...you're holding it wrong
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Just my $0.02,

dEwMe
hearme0
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_ 		20. September 2013 @ 16:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Don't complain.......just LAY IT DOWN NORMALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not that big a deal yo!
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A5J4DX
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_ 		21. September 2013 @ 20:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
meh
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kutulu1
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_ 		29. September 2013 @ 12:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Are they afraid the VHS tapes will get jammed if you put it vertical??lol
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